Monday, June 6, 2011

Acid Rain Article

1.) List a few of the gases which lead to acid rain. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide

2.) What is the source of much of the acid rain producing gases in Pennsylvania? Coal that is being burned in power plants, cars, and agricultural sector.

3.) Briefly explain how acid rain forms. It forms when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere combine with water to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid. And then mix with rainwater, fall to the earth as acid rain.